GenStone G2SSCS Installation guide

Type
Installation guide
GenStone products are designed to provide a realisc
look of brick. Although installaon of GenStone is
much easier than tradional masonry applicaons,
proper installaon requires good planning and
preparaon. Each applicaon varies, therefore
we recommend you read this enre guide before
beginning your project. When calculang the amount
of GenStone needed for your project, remember that
you will need addional pieces for unique cuts, such
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
OPTIONAL TOOLS
Hand Saw
Ulity Knife
Tape Measure
Caulking Gun for a 10 oz Tube
1.625” Non-Corrosive Deck Screws
2.5” Non Corrosive Deck Screw (for Ledger)
Screw Driver Bits
Drill
Framing Square
Level
Sandpaper
as gables, end walls, or areas around windows. A
minimum of a 5% addional product is recommended
for mely compleon of your job. Keep in mind,
your leover product can be used in other areas
of your project too. It is also recommended that
addional panels be purchased and scrap pieces be
kept in case a repair is needed. Observe and Obey
All Safety Rules and Recommendaons set forth by
Tool Manufacturers and Local, State, and Federal
Authories for Any Building Codes Applicable.
STACKED STONE TO WOOD
Exterior Installaons Interior Installaons
Marker
Gloves
Safety Goggles/Glasses
Table Saw
Compound Miter Saw
Jig Saw
Power Sander
Rubber Mallet
Damage of any kind resulng from inadequate or improper
installaon is not covered by warranty. For the best results,
create random paerns with staggered joints. When planning
your paern, keep in mind that there are four paerns of
panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar paerns
side-by-side or directly above or below each other. To do this,
sort out panels and lay them out before starng each row.
Stagger the vercal seams and check that horizontal lines are
uniform in width and spacing between panels. Check for level
with each row. Make sure to use adequate sealants and/or
nishes when joining other products and around penetraons,
windows, or doors. GenStone Color Matched Caulking should
be used between the shiplap edges to adhere panels together
ensuring a good seal. GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up
Paint should be used anywhere custom cuts are made.
GenStone products are designed to be applied to a
variety of substrates. Regardless of the substrate,
the surface should be clean and free of debris. The
posive shiplap edge always goes to the top side. As
you layout your wall, you will it your GenStone panels
to the building, which will rarely be square or true.
This will require small modicaons to the panels
(especially on your rst/boom row and corners).
These adjustments can be made by trimming with
a ulity knife or by using sandpaper to ensure an
accurate installaon.
GenStone panels require very lile maintenance and should be cleaned using
warm water and mild soap. Water pressure from a garden hose and the use of a
so bristle brush is sucient. Do not use a pressure washer, parculate or sand
blasng device, or harsh chemicals. GenStone Panels have a clear coat sealant
applied during the manufacturing process that should be reapplied every 5
years. Aquaseal Wet Look by Monochem is what was originally used. This must
be a water based solvent free sealant to apply by manufacturers’ instrucons.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER
PREPARATION
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to
measure and mark on the at (back) side of the
panel. Use a level or straight edge, pencil or
marker, and a tape measure to mark the cut line.
If you plan to use a table saw, it would be beer
to mark a point on the panel surface and use the
at side down on the table. All exposed cut edges
should be sealed with GenStone Color Matched
Touch-Up Paint.
Aer marking your panels, you are ready to cut. To use
a circular saw, you will need to protect the face of the
panel as you hold it in place on a smooth at table.
Placing the panel at side down works best when using
a table saw. For cung smaller pieces, a compound
miter saw is best, but a hand saw or jigsaw will also work.
For applicaons requiring cut outs such as hose bibs,
electrical plates, or lights, mark from the back and then
cut out using a keyhole saw, jig saw, or a hole saw on a
drill. The manufacturing process leaves minor blemishes
at the edge of the panels. These are easily corrected by
trimming with a ulity knife or sanding.
When installing a corner piece, mark a vercal line on both sides
of the corner far enough away from the actual corner so they are
visible for reference while test ng. Starng at the most logical
corner, test t and trim the rst corner for the best overall t on
both sides of the bend. Corners have a posive edge that goes to
the top, and will always need some minor adjustments. This may
require shaving minimal amounts from the back side of the panel.
Be cauous not to reduce the thickness too much. For corners
that are not 90°, as well as inside corners, mitering is an opon.
These areas can be lightly sanded and sealed with GenStone Color
Matched Caulking and Touch-Up Paint.
MEASURING AND MARKING
CUTTING AND MEASURING
90° CORNERS
Some installaons may require a new negave shiplap edge to
be cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or
router table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably
with a guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table
saw) or depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should
be equal to the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately
1”). Once the blade is set, make the cut, then reset the height or
depth to match the depth cut of the shiplap edge (approximately
1/2”) eecvely cung a rectangle of material out of the corner.
A router or router table can also be used to remove this material
leaving the new negave shiplap edge.
The screw used for shoong through the ledger will be
longer than the screws used for panel installaons in order
to provide good bite into the substrate. We recommend
2.5” screws. To install a piece of ledger, apply adhesive to
the back of the ledger and to the top of the posive shiplap
edge of the panel that is already aached to the substrate.
Then t the negave shiplap edge of the ledger down
onto the posive edge of the panel. Proceed by placing
screws at an angle through the face of the ledger at both
ends, countersinking the screw 1/8”. Connue by shoong
the longer screws in the center of the ledger through the
face, countersinking 1/8”. Once installaon is complete,
GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used to cover
any line between ledgers and to ll all screw holes. Use
GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint to blend colors.
Measure the gap from le to right. Measure from grey to
grey. Do not measure the ngers. This represents the overall
panel length that should be cut. When cung a panel to t,
you will want to use the factory edges on each of the end and
cut what needs to be removed from the middle of the panel.
Be sure when making your cut to cut in a place that will be
cung through the bricks not the mortar. Mark your panel on
the back side and cut to size. Once you have your panel cut
down to the correct lengths, install to you substrate. Paint all
exposed foam with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Install as previously directed.
NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES
LEDGERS
FITTING PIECES TO FILL IN THE GAPS
Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol
and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in
thickness, to the posive shiplap edge and behind each of the nger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color
Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a dierent color than the ller. Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-
Up Paint to blend the area to the correct color. Recommended installaon temperatures are 40° - 100° F. The
curing process can take up to 2 weeks.
GenStone Trim or J-channel is recommended around all openings. Secure panel deep enough to protect edge
and cover exposed edges with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Minor damage to GenStone products can be repaired by painng
over the damaged area with GenStone Color Matched Touch Up
Paint. GenStone Color Matched Caulking or an exterior grade ller
can be used on larger areas needing repair. Blend the area with
GenStone Color Match Touch-Up Paint to match exisng color.
This method of applicaons would be used over plywood,
OSB, or any other wood siding product. GenStone must be
installed onto a surface that is at. Aer applying a moisture
barrier (per manufacturers’ instrucons) use 2.5” exterior
grade non-corrosive deck screws to aach the panels. Longer
screws are needed for installing ledgers. To begin the layout,
use a level and chalk line to mark a line across the substrate
at or above the top edge of your boom row of panels. This
will give you a reference as you run your panels and allow
you to keep your project framing square. Repeang these
steps as you progress up the wall will allow you to make any
necessary adjustments and maintain an accurate installaon. Begin your installaon in the lower le corner and
proceed to the right down the wall in a single row. If you are using GenStone 90° Corners, start by ng the
corner rst and then the panel next to it for your rst row. It is crical that the rst row be as level and square as
possible because all other panels build from this row. Shoot non-corrosive deck screws into the posive shiplap
edge about every 8”, countersinking them up to 1/8” deep. Starng about 1” from the boom of the panel,
shoot 3 or 4 screws evenly and at an upward angle through the face of the panel. Place screws in the shadows
of the panel near a grout line. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color Matched Caulking when complete. Use
GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint to blend any area where the caulking is noceable. Apply a 1/4” bead
of GenStone Color Match Caulking to all posive edges to ensure a waterght barrier.
CAULKING
WINDOWS, DOORS, & ROOF LINES
REPAIRING MINOR DAMAGE
APPLYING TO WOOD
GenStone products are designed to provide a realisc
look of stone, rock, or brick. Although installaon of
GenStone is much easier than tradional masonry
applicaons,proper installaon requires good planning
and preparaon. Each applicaon varies, therefore
we recommend you read this enre guide before
beginning your project.When calculang the amount
of GenStone needed for your project, remember that
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
OPTIONAL TOOLS
Hand Saw
Ulity Knife
Tape Measure
Caulking Gun for a 10 oz Tube
Tapcon Screws
Masonry Screw Driver Bits
Drill
Framing Square
Level
Sandpaper
Marker
you will need addional pieces for unique cuts, such
as gables, end walls, or areas around windows. A
minimum of a 5% addional product is recommended
for mely compleon of your job. Keep in mind, your
le over product can be used in other areas of your
project to. It is also recommended that addional
panels be purchased and scrap pieces be kept in case a
repair is needed.
APPLYING TO CONCRETE
Gloves
Safety Goggles/Glasses
Table Saw
Compound Miter Saw
Jig Saw
Power Sander
Rubber Mallet
Damage of any kind resulng from inadequate or improper
installaon is not covered by warranty. For the best results,
create random paerns with staggered joints. When planning
your paern, keep in mind that there are four paerns of
panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar paerns side-
by-side or directly above or below each other. To do this, sort
out panels and lay them out before starng each row. Stagger
the vercal seams and check that horizontal lines are uniform
in width and spacing between panels. Check for level with each
row. Make sure to use adequate sealants and/or nishes when
joining other products and around penetraons, windows,
or doors. GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used
between the shiplap edges to adhere panels together ensuring
a good seal. GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint should
be used anywhere custom cuts are made.
GenStone products are designed to be applied to a
variety of substrates. Regardless of the substrate,
the surface should be clean and free of debris. The
posive shiplap edge always goes to the top side. As
you layout your wall, you will it your GenStone panels
to the building, which will rarely be square or true.
This will require small modicaons to the panels
(especially on your rst/boom row and corners).
These adjustments can be made by trimming with
a ulity knife or by using sandpaper to ensure an
accurate installaon.
GenStone panels require very lile maintenance and should be
cleaned using warm water and mild soap. Water pressure from a
garden hose and the use of a so bristle brush is sucient. Do not
use a pressure washer, parculate or sand blasng device, or harsh
chemicals. GenStone Panels have a clear coat sealant applied during the
manufacturing process that should be reapplied every 5 years. Aquaseal
Wet Look by Monochem is what was originally used. This must be a
water based solvent free sealant to apply by manufacturers’ instrucons.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER
PREPARATION
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to
measure and mark on the at (back) side of the panel.
Use a level or straight edge, pencil or marker, and a
tape measure to mark the cut line. If you plan to use
a table saw, it would be beer to mark a point on the
panel surface and use the at side down on the table.
All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone
Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Aer marking your panels, you are ready to cut. To use a
circular saw, you will need to protect the face of the panel
as you hold it in place on a smooth at table. Placing the
panel at side down works best when using a table saw. For
cung smaller pieces, a compound miter saw is best, but a
hand saw or jigsaw will also work. For applicaons requiring
cut outs such as hose bibs, electrical plates, or lights, mark
from the back and then cut out using a keyhole saw, jig saw,
or a hole saw on a drill. The manufacturing process leaves
minor blemishes at the edge of the panels. These are easily
corrected by trimming with a ulity knife or sanding.
When installing a corner piece, mark a vercal line
on both sides of the corner far enough away from
the actual corner so they are visible for reference
while test ng. Starng at the most logical corner,
test t and trim the rst corner for the best overall t
on both sides of the bend. Corners have a posive
edge that goes to the top, and will always need some
minor adjustments. This may require shaving minimal
amounts from the back side of the panel. Be cauous
not to reduce the thickness too much. For corners
that are not 90°, as well as inside corners, mitering
is an opon. These areas can be lightly sanded and
sealed with GenStone Color Matched Caulking and
Touch-Up Paint.
MEASURING AND MARKING
CUTTING AND MEASURING
90° CORNERS
Some installaons may require a new negave shiplap edge to be
cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or router
table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably with a
guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table saw) or
depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should be equal to
the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1”). Once the
blade is set, make the cut, then reset the height or depth to match
the depth cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1/2”) eecvely
cung a rectangle of material out of the corner. A router or router
table can also be used to remove this material leaving the new
negave shiplap edge.
The screw used for shoong through the ledger will be longer
than the screws used for panel installaons in order to provide
good bite into the substrate. We recommend 2.5” screws.
To install a piece of ledger, apply adhesive to the back of the
ledger and to the top of the posive shiplap edge of the panel
that is already aached to the substrate. Then t the negave
shiplap edge of the ledger down onto the posive edge of
the panel. Proceed by placing screws at an angle through the
face of the ledger at both ends, countersinking the screw 1/8”.
Connue by shoong the longer screws in the center of the
ledger through the face, countersinking 1/8”. Once installaon
is complete, GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used
to cover any line between ledgers and to ll all screw holes.
Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint to blend colors.
Measure the gap from le to right. Measure from grey to
grey. Do not measure the ngers. This represents the overall
panel length that should be cut. When cung a panel to t,
you will want to use the factory edges on each of the end and
cut what needs to be removed from the middle of the panel.
Be sure when making your cut to cut in a place that will be
cung through the bricks not the mortar. Mark your panel on
the back side and cut to size. Once you have your panel cut
down to the correct lengths, install to you substrate. Paint all
exposed foam with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Install as previously directed.
NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES
LEDGERS
FITTING PIECES TO FILL IN THE GAPS
Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol
and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in
thickness, to the posive shiplap edge and behind each of the nger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color
Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a dierent color than the ller. Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-
Up Paint to blend the area to the correct color. Recommended installaon temperatures are 40° - 100° F. The
curing process can take up to 2 weeks.
GenStone Trim or J-channel is recommended around all openings. Secure panel deep enough to protect edge
and cover exposed edges with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Minor damage to GenStone products can be repaired by painng
over the damaged area with GenStone Color Matched Touch Up
Paint. GenStone Color Matched Caulking or an exterior grade ller
can be used on larger areas needing repair. Blend the area with
GenStone Color Match Touch-Up Paint to match exisng color.
Always keep the posive edge of the shiplap at the
top. Using a polyurethane safe, premium construcon
ashesive (PL-200 or PL-300 is recommended) on
the back of the panels, apply 3/8” bead in a ght
“S” paern. Using your hammer drill, make a pilot
hole before screwing in the concrete anchors. Place
the panel onto the wall and using concrete screws
(Tapcons), screw through the posive shiplap edge.
One screw in each corner of the panel is adequate.
Countersink screw heads 1/8” and ll with GenStone
Color Matched Caulking and Touch-Up Paint. The
screws will hold the panel in place while the adhesive
sets. Screws should be of sucient length to
penetrate the panel and bite into your substrate to
hold ght.
CAULKING
WINDOWS, DOORS, & ROOF LINES
REPAIRING MINOR DAMAGE
APPLYING TO CONCRETE
GenStone products are designed to provide a realisc
look of stone, rock, or brick. Although installaon of
GenStone is much easier than tradional masonry
applicaons,proper installaon requires good planning
and preparaon. Each applicaon varies, therefore
we recommend you read this enre guide before
beginning your project.When calculang the amount
of GenStone needed for your project, remember that
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
OPTIONAL TOOLS
Hand Saw
Ulity Knife
Tape Measure
Caulking Gun for a 10 oz Tube
Tapcon Screws
Masonry Screw Driver Bits
Drill
Framing Square
Level
Sandpaper
Marker
you will need addional pieces for unique cuts, such
as gables, end walls, or areas around windows. A
minimum of a 5% addional product is recommended
for mely compleon of your job. Keep in mind, your
le over product can be used in other areas of your
project to. It is also recommended that addional
panels be purchased and scrap pieces be kept in case a
repair is needed.
APPLYING TO BRICK
Gloves
Safety Goggles/Glasses
Table Saw
Compound Miter Saw
Jig Saw
Power Sander
Rubber Mallet
Damage of any kind resulng from inadequate or improper
installaon is not covered by warranty. For the best results,
create random paerns with staggered joints. When planning
your paern, keep in mind that there are four paerns of
panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar paerns side-
by-side or directly above or below each other. To do this, sort
out panels and lay them out before starng each row. Stagger
the vercal seams and check that horizontal lines are uniform
in width and spacing between panels. Check for level with each
row. Make sure to use adequate sealants and/or nishes when
joining other products and around penetraons, windows,
or doors. GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used
between the shiplap edges to adhere panels together ensuring
a good seal. GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint should
be used anywhere custom cuts are made.
GenStone products are designed to be applied to a
variety of substrates. Regardless of the substrate,
the surface should be clean and free of debris. The
posive shiplap edge always goes to the top side. As
you layout your wall, you will it your GenStone panels
to the building, which will rarely be square or true.
This will require small modicaons to the panels
(especially on your rst/boom row and corners).
These adjustments can be made by trimming with
a ulity knife or by using sandpaper to ensure an
accurate installaon.
GenStone panels require very lile maintenance and should be
cleaned using warm water and mild soap. Water pressure from a
garden hose and the use of a so bristle brush is sucient. Do not
use a pressure washer, parculate or sand blasng device, or harsh
chemicals. GenStone Panels have a clear coat sealant applied during the
manufacturing process that should be reapplied every 5 years. Aquaseal
Wet Look by Monochem is what was originally used. This must be a
water based solvent free sealant to apply by manufacturers instrucons.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER
PREPARATION
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to
measure and mark on the at (back) side of the panel.
Use a level or straight edge, pencil or marker, and a
tape measure to mark the cut line. If you plan to use
a table saw, it would be beer to mark a point on the
panel surface and use the at side down on the table.
All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone
Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Aer marking your panels, you are ready to cut. To use a
circular saw, you will need to protect the face of the panel
as you hold it in place on a smooth at table. Placing the
panel at side down works best when using a table saw. For
cung smaller pieces, a compound miter saw is best, but a
hand saw or jigsaw will also work. For applicaons requiring
cut outs such as hose bibs, electrical plates, or lights, mark
from the back and then cut out using a keyhole saw, jig saw,
or a hole saw on a drill. The manufacturing process leaves
minor blemishes at the edge of the panels. These are easily
corrected by trimming with a ulity knife or sanding.
When installing a corner piece, mark a vercal line
on both sides of the corner far enough away from
the actual corner so they are visible for reference
while test ng. Starng at the most logical corner,
test t and trim the rst corner for the best overall t
on both sides of the bend. Corners have a posive
edge that goes to the top, and will always need some
minor adjustments. This may require shaving minimal
amounts from the back side of the panel. Be cauous
not to reduce the thickness too much. For corners
that are not 90°, as well as inside corners, mitering
is an opon. These areas can be lightly sanded and
sealed with GenStone Color Matched Caulking and
Touch-Up Paint.
MEASURING AND MARKING
CUTTING AND MEASURING
90° CORNERS
Some installaons may require a new negave shiplap edge to be
cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or router
table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably with a
guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table saw) or
depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should be equal to
the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1”). Once the
blade is set, make the cut, then reset the height or depth to match
the depth cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1/2”) eecvely
cung a rectangle of material out of the corner. A router or router
table can also be used to remove this material leaving the new
negave shiplap edge.
The screw used for shoong through the ledger will be longer
than the screws used for panel installaons in order to provide
good bite into the substrate. We recommend 2.5” screws.
To install a piece of ledger, apply adhesive to the back of the
ledger and to the top of the posive shiplap edge of the panel
that is already aached to the substrate. Then t the negave
shiplap edge of the ledger down onto the posive edge of
the panel. Proceed by placing screws at an angle through the
face of the ledger at both ends, countersinking the screw 1/8”.
Connue by shoong the longer screws in the center of the
ledger through the face, countersinking 1/8”. Once installaon
is complete, GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used
to cover any line between ledgers and to ll all screw holes.
Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint to blend colors.
Measure the gap from le to right. Measure from grey to
grey. Do not measure the ngers. This represents the overall
panel length that should be cut. When cung a panel to t,
you will want to use the factory edges on each of the end and
cut what needs to be removed from the middle of the panel.
Be sure when making your cut to cut in a place that will be
cung through the bricks not the mortar. Mark your panel on
the back side and cut to size. Once you have your panel cut
down to the correct lengths, install to you substrate. Paint all
exposed foam with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Install as previously directed.
NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES
LEDGERS
FITTING PIECES TO FILL IN THE GAPS
Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol
and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in
thickness, to the posive shiplap edge and behind each of the nger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color
Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a dierent color than the ller. Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-
Up Paint to blend the area to the correct color. Recommended installaon temperatures are 40° - 100° F. The
curing process can take up to 2 weeks.
GenStone Trim or J-channel is recommended around all openings. Secure panel deep enough to protect edge
and cover exposed edges with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Minor damage to GenStone products can be repaired by painng
over the damaged area with GenStone Color Matched Touch Up
Paint. GenStone Color Matched Caulking or an exterior grade ller
can be used on larger areas needing repair. Blend the area with
GenStone Color Match Touch-Up Paint to match exisng color.
Always keep the posive edge of the shiplap at the
top. Using a polyurethane safe, premium construcon
ashesive (PL-200 or PL-300 is recommended) on the
back of the panels, apply 3/8”
bead in a ght “S” paern. Using your hammer drill,
make a pilot hole before screwing in the concrete
anchors. Place the panel onto the wall and using
concrete screws (Tapcons), screw
through the posive shiplap edge. One screw in each
corner of the panel is adequate. Countersink screw
heads 1/8” and ll with GenStone Color Matched
Caulking and Touch-Up Paint.
The screws will hold the panel in place while the
adhesive sets. Screws should be of sucient length
to penetrate the panel and bite into your substrate to
hold ght.
CAULKING
WINDOWS, DOORS, & ROOF LINES
REPAIRING MINOR DAMAGE
APPLYING TO BRICK
GenStone products are designed to provide a realisc
look of stone, rock, or brick. Although installaon of
GenStone is much easier than tradional masonry
applicaons,proper installaon requires good planning
and preparaon. Each applicaon varies, therefore
we recommend you read this enre guide before
beginning your project.When calculang the amount
of GenStone needed for your project, remember that
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
OPTIONAL TOOLS
Hand Saw
Ulity Knife
Tape Measure
Caulking Gun for a 10 oz Tube
6” x 1.25” Drywall Screws
Screw Driver Bits
Drill
Framing Square
Level
Sandpaper
Marker
you will need addional pieces for unique cuts, such
as gables, end walls, or areas around windows. A
minimum of a 5% addional product is recommended
for mely compleon of your job. Keep in mind, your
le over product can be used in other areas of your
project too. It is also recommended that addional
panels be purchased and scrap pieces be kept in case a
repair is needed.
APPLYING TO GYPSUM
BOARD
Interior Installaons
Gloves
Safety Goggles/Glasses
Table Saw
Compound Miter Saw
Jig Saw
Power Sander
Rubber Mallet
Damage of any kind resulng from inadequate or improper
installaon is not covered by warranty. For the best results,
create random paerns with staggered joints. When planning
your paern, keep in mind that there are four paerns of
panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar paerns side-
by-side or directly above or below each other. To do this, sort
out panels and lay them out before starng each row. Stagger
the vercal seams and check that horizontal lines are uniform
in width and spacing between panels. Check for level with each
row. Make sure to use adequate sealants and/or nishes when
joining other products and around penetraons, windows,
or doors. GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used
between the shiplap edges to adhere panels together ensuring
a good seal. GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint should
be used anywhere custom cuts are made.
GenStone products are designed to be applied to a
variety of substrates. Regardless of the substrate,
the surface should be clean and free of debris. The
posive shiplap edge always goes to the top side. As
you layout your wall, you will t your GenStone panels
to the building, which will rarely be square or true.
This will require small modicaons to the panels
(especially on your rst/boom row and corners).
These adjustments can be made by trimming with
a ulity knife or by using sandpaper to ensure an
accurate installaon.
GenStone panels require very lile maintenance and should be
cleaned using warm water and mild soap. Water pressure from a
garden hose and the use of a so bristle brush is sucient. Do not
use a pressure washer, parculate or sand blasng device, or harsh
chemicals. GenStone Panels have a clear coat sealant applied during the
manufacturing process that should be reapplied every 5 years. Aquaseal
Wet Look by Monochem is what was originally used. This must be a
water based solvent free sealant to apply by manufacturers’ instrucons.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER
PREPARATION
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to
measure and mark on the at (back) side of the panel.
Use a level or straight edge, pencil or marker, and a
tape measure to mark the cut line. If you plan to use
a table saw, it would be beer to mark a point on the
panel surface and use the at side down on the table.
All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone
Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Aer marking your panels, you are ready to cut. To use a
circular saw, you will need to protect the face of the panel
as you hold it in place on a smooth at table. Placing the
panel at side down works best when using a table saw. For
cung smaller pieces, a compound miter saw is best, but a
hand saw or jigsaw will also work. For applicaons requiring
cut outs such as hose bibs, electrical plates, or lights, mark
from the back and then cut out using a keyhole saw, jig saw,
or a hole saw on a drill. The manufacturing process leaves
minor blemishes at the edge of the panels. These are easily
corrected by trimming with a ulity knife or sanding.
When installing a corner piece, mark a vercal line
on both sides of the corner far enough away from
the actual corner so they are visible for reference
while test ng. Starng at the most logical corner,
test t and trim the rst corner for the best overall t
on both sides of the bend. Corners have a posive
edge that goes to the top, and will always need some
minor adjustments. This may require shaving minimal
amounts from the back side of the panel. Be cauous
not to reduce the thickness too much. For corners
that are not 90°, as well as inside corners, mitering
is an opon. These areas can be lightly sanded and
sealed with GenStone Color Matched Caulking and
Touch-Up Paint.
MEASURING AND MARKING
CUTTING AND MEASURING
90° CORNERS
Some installaons may require a new negave shiplap edge to be
cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or router
table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably with a
guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table saw) or
depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should be equal to
the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1”). Once the
blade is set, make the cut, then reset the height or depth to match
the depth cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1/2”) eecvely
cung a rectangle of material out of the corner. A router or router
table can also be used to remove this material leaving the new
negave shiplap edge.
The screw used for shoong through the ledger will be longer
than the screws used for panel installaons in order to provide
good bite into the substrate. We recommend 2.5” screws.
To install a piece of ledger, apply adhesive to the back of the
ledger and to the top of the posive shiplap edge of the panel
that is already aached to the substrate. Then t the negave
shiplap edge of the ledger down onto the posive edge of
the panel. Proceed by placing screws at an angle through the
face of the ledger at both ends, countersinking the screw 1/8”.
Connue by shoong the longer screws in the center of the
ledger through the face, countersinking 1/8”. Once installaon
is complete, GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used
to cover any line between ledgers and to ll all screw holes.
Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint to blend colors.
Measure the gap from le to right. Measure from grey to
grey. Do not measure the ngers. This represents the overall
panel length that should be cut. When cung a panel to t,
you will want to use the factory edges on each of the end and
cut what needs to be removed from the middle of the panel.
Be sure when making your cut to cut in a place that will be
cung through the bricks not the mortar. Mark your panel on
the back side and cut to size. Once you have your panel cut
down to the correct lengths, install to you substrate. Paint all
exposed foam with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Install as previously directed.
NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES
LEDGERS
FITTING PIECES TO FILL IN THE GAPS
Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol
and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in
thickness, to the posive shiplap edge and behind each of the nger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color
Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a dierent color than the ller. Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-
Up Paint to blend the area to the correct color. Recommended installaon temperatures are 40° - 100° F. The
curing process can take up to 2 weeks.
GenStone Trim or J-channel is recommended around all openings. Secure panel deep enough to protect edge
and cover exposed edges with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Minor damage to GenStone products can be repaired by painng
over the damaged area with GenStone Color Matched Touch Up
Paint. GenStone Color Matched Caulking or an exterior grade ller
can be used on larger areas needing repair. Blend the area with
GenStone Color Match Touch-Up Paint to match exisng color.
Adhesive is not recommended for installaon over
gypsum board. Always keep the posive edge of
the shiplap at the top. Drive drywall screws into the
posive shiplap edge about every 8”, countersinking
them up to 1/8” deep. Starng about 1” from the
boom of the panel, drive 2 or 3 screws evenly and
at an upward angle through the face of the panel.
Place screws in the shadows of the panel near a grout
line. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color Matched
Caulking when complete. Use GenStone Color
Matched Touch-Up Paint to blend any area where the
caulking is noceable. Apply a 1/4” bead of GenStone
Color Match Caulking to all posive edges to ensure a
waterght barrier.
CAULKING
WINDOWS, DOORS, & ROOF LINES
REPAIRING MINOR DAMAGE
APPLYING TO GYPSUM BOARD
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